calcitonin | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone | |
Synonyms: | thyrocalcitonin | |
Related terms: | thyroid_hormone | |
Similar spelling: |
Callisto callisthenics calcite calcitic callosity Callister Callicoat Calcuttan calcedony |